SPRING LAKE, N.J. - Colts Neck resident and Monmouth County Freeholder Director Lillian Burry was honored on June 13th at an event at The Breakers in Spring Lake.

Director Burry is running for re-election in November and traveling the county to share time with folks she has represented since 2006, when she was first elected to the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Burry is no stranger to public service, leadership and serving as a steward of land, water and historic resources.

She was the municipal liaison to the local schools, regional high school, county government, Naval Weapons Station Earle, Police Department and the September 11th Memorial Committee.

Prior to being elected to the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Burry had served as a citizen member of the Monmouth County Planning Board and the Monmouth County Library Commission.

According to the Monmouth County Republican Organization, Lillian Burry has served on the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2006. In 2008 she served as Freeholder Director, the first woman in County history to be elected to this position. Under her leadership, the Board made many improvements to the County government, including strict oversight of spending and budget practices. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders was the only county government in the state of New Jersey that did not raise taxes in 2008. She would go on to hold the position of Director two more times.

Lillian served three terms on the Colts Neck Township Committee, including stints as Mayor and Deputy-Mayor. Prior to that, in Matawan, Lillian was the first woman ever elected to the Borough Council. She currently serves on the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority. She has secured 400 acres of open space and recreational facilities for the county, and she spearheaded the establishment of a Veteran’s Community Center. She was also appointed to the Fort Hancock-Sandy Hood Advisory Committee by the Department of the Interior.

She has been named person of the year by the Latino-American Council, the Fraternal Order of the Police, the Conservation Foundation, the Agricultural Commission, Marine Corps League, and Historic Association. She received the 2012 Spinnaker Award, and was the Grand Marshall of the Open Space Pace.

RUMSON, NJ - Middletown Fire Department is reported by law enforcement command on scene to be assisting on a rescue of a duck hunter stuck on an island due to the ice buildup in the river. Area water rescue/ice rescue teams are on scene. Middletown FD attempting to launch their zodiac.

RUMSON, NJ - Middletown Fire Department is reported by law enforcement command on scene to be ...

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TAPINTO BELMAR/LAKE COMO STAFF AND MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

January 21, 2019

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County has issued a Code Blue Alert as extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chill are gripping the region.

Under the alert, which will be in effect through 8 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, those who need access to a warming center should first contact their local police department. The municipality will then coordinate assistance with the Monmouth County Office ...

LINCROFT, N.J. - A one-point margin separated both the Middletown South and the Christian Brothers Academy boys basketball teams during halftime of their huge Shore Conference A-North division showdown on Saturday afternoon. That wasn’t the case by the end of the contest, which saw no stopping the Colts in the second half.

Behind a game-high 18 point performance by Josh Cohen and a ...

LINCROFT, N.J. - A one-point margin separated both the Middletown South and the Christian Brothers ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – Sunday night, January 20 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a total eclipse of the moon was visible, weather permitting. Because the moon will nearly be in perigee, or the closest to the earth in it’s orbit, it will be a “supermoon.”

According to Spaceweather.com, in perigee the moon appears nearly eight percent wider than the average full moon. Normally it would also appear about 16 ...

HOLMDEL, NJ – Sunday night, January 20 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a total eclipse of the moon was ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Take a room full of beautiful kids, add some ingredients, mixing utensils and a hefty dose of fun, and what do you get? A Kids Mega Challah Bake!

Holmdel history was made on Sunday January 20th, when over 75 parents and children gathered together in the Holmdel community Center for Holmdel’s First Ever Kids Mega Challah Bake. The event was a huge success, and kids and parents ...

HOLMDEL, NJ - Take a room full of beautiful kids, add some ingredients, mixing utensils and a ...

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — Fundraisers on five more Sundays will highlight the countdown to the Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 3.

January 20: The Salty Whale with music by the Pat Roddy Band, 390 Main Street, Manasquan.
January 27: Bar Anticipation with music by The Snakes, 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como.
February 10: Marina Grille, 902 Route 35, Belmar.
February 17, ...

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — Fundraisers on five more Sundays will highlight the countdown to the ...

MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Hello Coconuts and happy 2019! It’s cold outside, but summer is always on our mind! We have a very special announcement… drum roll please… Camp Coconuts is proud to announce that we will be taking over the Middletown Swim Club all day every day – including nights and weekends! For everyone that has always wanted to know when we are going to offer a family camp - it has arrived! ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – With the freezing temperatures upon us, experts state that several key factors play an important role in maintaining a warm and safe home throughout the long, cold winter.

“Maintenance is keep when it comes to your home running safely and efficiently,” said Mike Iarrapino, owner of Edison Heating and Cooling. “Ensuring that your home is air tight and that your heating ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – With the freezing temperatures upon us, experts state that several key ...